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Villefranche-de-Rouergue walks
Route of mills in Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visorando Member
3.03 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Aveyron)
An easy family route along the banks of the Aveyron and the hills above Villefranche-de-Rouergue, where you’ll discover charming mills and a beautiful view of the town.
Planet trail on the Causse
5.32 mi
+676 ft
-659 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Rouquette (Aveyron)
The loop first follows a model of the solar system on a scale of 1/2 billionth along the GR®36, then plunges into the Assou valley to discover the natural and vernacular heritage of the commune of La Rouquette. The route features numerous information panels describing the landscapes you will encounter, their history and the local heritage. The hike also passes through a wetland rich in plants and animals typical of these environments.
A circular route through the Alzou Gorges via Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Villeneuve
18.98 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,382 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy (Aveyron) (Aveyron)
A long circular route offering a challenging and culturally rich walk through the wild Alzou Gorges, linking two 13th-century bastides: Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Villeneuve.
From Mauron to Pont de Vézis
3.44 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Maleville (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike through the side valleys of the Aveyron valley, taking you from the highest point of Le Mauron (at the water tower) to the lowest (along the Aveyron).
Route of the Seven Crosses
4.44 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sanvensa (Aveyron)
Circling the village of Sanvensa, this route will take you past seven crosses, a church, a castle and a chapel. The view over the Monteils valley is a highlight of this walk.
The Bardeliers Trail
Local authority
6.10 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
This route, running between the Lézert Valley, the Aveyron Gorges and the Ségala Plateau, allows you to explore the landscapes and villages that have been shaped over time around La Bastide l’Évêque.
Around La Bessière and Pont de Vézis
4.43 mi
+791 ft
-817 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A route to discover the diversity of the landscapes and architecture around La Bastide l’Évêque: the picturesque village of La Bessière; the Pont de Vézis, a bridge dating from the early 20th century built to support the commune’s mining industry; and the plateaus offering magnificent views over the Ségala and the unspoilt valleys of the Lézert and the Aveyron.
Le Cayla
10.02 mi
+1,296 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
Passing by the Tower and the Roman bridge of Cayla, come and discover these wild valleys of the Aveyron and Lézert rivers.
Cadour and its surroundings via La Crouzette from La Bastide-l’Évêque
6.19 mi
+814 ft
-843 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A walk to explore the village of Cadour and its surroundings, with beautiful views over the Aveyron valley.
Cabanes and Les Martinets du Lézert
3.29 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
This route allows you to discover the rich heritage and natural beauty around La Bastide-l’Évêque: the episcopal bastide founded in the 13th century and its characteristic church, the 16th-century Château de Réquista, the traditional village of Cabanes, the typical landscapes and hamlets, as well as the remarkable heritage of the Martinets du Lézert copper forges.
Ginouilhac Route
4.23 mi
+276 ft
-282 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A route not far from Martiel, offering views and a chance to commune with nature.
Route des fontaines starting from Martiel
5.64 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A circular route that will take you a little higher up before descending again, following the Darse stream which flows into the Massar sinkhole. Several fountains along the route.
Walk in Elbes
3.26 mi
+66 ft
-85 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A short circular route starting from the village of Elbes (in the municipality of Martiel). No signposting, but easy to follow using the route map, or, better still, the Visorando app. The route begins on a tarmac road up to the point (2), but traffic is very light.
Between Lézert and Serènes
24.12 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,657 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A mountain bike route to explore the Bas Ségala area, criss-crossed by the picturesque streams of the Lézert and the Serènes. This route connects the villages of La Bastide-l’Évêque, Saint-Salvadou and Vabre-Tizac. Alternative routes allow the route to be split into two sections for walking tours.
Between Causse and Ségala
11.43 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,243 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Castanet (Tarn-et-Garonne) (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Hike through agricultural land, alternating between the stony paths of the Causse plateau to the west and the chestnut forests typical of the Ségala region to the south-east.
Remarkable rural heritage punctuates the trail: cazelles and garriottes, stone bread ovens, wash houses and Quercy houses with conical roofs.
This route is marked along its entire length: aPR®: yellow markings (namedPR®2on the wooden signs) which sometimes follows theGRP® route: red and yellow markings.